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Shooting Stars

Name: Shooting Stars
Director: Anthony Asquith, A.V. Bramble
Released: 1928
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1928

Not Rated

Director

Anthony Asquith, A.V. Bramble

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Shooting Stars is a period-specific melodrama that emphasizes interpersonal conflict over systemic issues. While it showcases female professional ambition through Mae Feather, it remains tied to the social and moral norms of the late 1920s. The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and racial diversity, reflecting the homogeneous casting practices of early British silent cinema. The narrative centers on a traditional marital conflict without engaging with broader identity-based frameworks or diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Shooting Stars have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities. It focuses on a traditional extramarital affair, adhering to the heterosexual norms common in 1928 British melodrama.

How does Shooting Stars portray gender?

Fair

Mae Feather exhibits professional ambition as a performer, navigating jealousy. However, the film largely follows the dramatic structures of the time without challenging male authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Shooting Stars?

Limited

There are no non-white performers or instances of color-blind casting. The production reflects the homogeneous white casts typical of British silent cinema during this period.

How does Shooting Stars represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within traditional Western moral frameworks, focusing on individual infidelity. It does not critique Western institutions or prioritize secular themes.

Does Shooting Stars include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are included in the narrative or historical records.

Present on Screen

The character of Mae Feather demonstrates professional ambition within the acting industry.
The film delves into complex psychological themes of jealousy and marital instability.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.
There is a notable absence of racial and ethnic diversity in the casting and storytelling.
The film adheres to traditional Western moral frameworks without challenging systemic hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

The husband and wife acting team of Mae Feather and Julian Gordon is torn apart when he discovers she is having an affair with the screen comedian Andy Wilks.

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